Marigold Radha How to Grow

Marigold Radha are super easy to grow from seed. They have good germination rates, and the seeds are long, which makes them easier to handle. Since they’re sensitive to cold and will be damaged or killed by frost.

wait until all threat of frost has passed before you sow your marigold seeds outdoors.

To sow marigold seeds, you can sprinkle them throughout your garden or place them about every 6 inches or so. (While French and Signet marigolds can be spaced pretty close together, African varieties will need about 12 inches of room.)

Marigold Radha seed planting depth

Sow your marigold seeds directly in the ground about 1/8 inch deep and then lightly cover them with soil. Give your seeds a good watering in and then keep your soil moist but not soaked while you wait to see those beautiful little green shoots appear.

Marigold Radha germinate within just a few days, which is extremely satisfying.

The time to wait before you see your first bloom in the garden will depend on the variety you’re growing. In general, marigolds require 50 to 80 days from seed to flower, with French marigolds taking about 50 to 60 days and Mexican marigolds taking about 70 to 100 days.

It might seem counterintuitive, but pinch off your first little blossoms before they open to encourage your plant to grow bushier.

Growing Tips

Marigold Radha do very little to care for my marigold plants. Besides watering them and maybe fertilizing them, all you really need to do is pinch back old flowers to encourage your plants to keep blooming. If you expect some light frost, you can protect the plants with a frost cloth or blanket overnight and then uncover them the next morning. You might need to stake taller varieties (like African marigolds) to support them when they’re producing large blossoms and prevent them from falling over in a storm.

Marigold Radha How to Water Marigolds

This flowering herb doesn’t require any special attention when it comes to watering. Give marigolds about 1 inch of water per week. The same as most of the herbs and veggies you might be growing in your garden. Marigolds don’t like their roots sitting in water for too long, so make sure you have good drainage first.